That was close.Please, Ikeuchi.You just have to call out to her.Ok?It was the time when everyone was preparing for the class changes.I'm not a messenger...But I don't want to go myself.What?It looks like she's in the courtyard.Grab a hose.I told her.What? You don't have to move the small pots.Eh! Hurry! Get it off!Did I do something?It's probably the same as Kuroda-kun. You know, summoning you to confess.I'm really not that cool...At that time, I was a little scared.Mmm... Then I won't go.Ikeuchi-kun doesn't likeSo? Are you going out?...Fine.All you have to do is summon her.I think it was at the end of our first year,Hmmm... So you don't like him.A, Anyway, I called out to Oki yesterday...Tell him that, Ikeuchi-kun.Huh? What's with that?And didn't talk to her after that.He's in the classroom, calling you.Kuroda. He said he has some business with you.I have my committee work, so I can't go.And you too, don't just go along with whatever you're told. Be more firm.Oki doesn't like Kuroda.Are you listening?Well, that's fine if you're not going to go.The Crocus' Bloom, In the Courtyard
First PartYou're pretty popular, Oki.HuhWhen I talk to you, I feel really calm.No way.There's a bug on you.It's not there anymoreReally? Hmph, then I guess they were wrong.No, it's not...We have to move all these pots.Right before finals.He doesn't like her.What? Is it about Kuroda-kun again?What?Ah...No way.About how being a messenger is a pain.Ah? ...Is that so?...Why are you so bothered by this?She looked happy.I'm not, I'm not...It's a secret.Ikeuchi-kun, wait.Go... Ah... Mmm...I think it's better that you didn't go...You're just going to go home right?Who?She doesn't like him.Hey, Ikeuchi-kun, if you have some time, help me out.Oki didn't come yesterday.Do you hate Kuroda?Kuroda-kun's so persistent.He's already confessed to me twice.Stop it. I don't like Kuroda-kun.Yeah, I am.A-Ah... She looked busy.Ikeuchi, did you tell her?They probably mis-saw.You seem so grown up.Can you get it off yourself?Would you have... any interest... in going out with her? ...Even just a little...I've been in love.ThumpYour arms have nothing to do with this.Really?Calling out to someone in front of the boys' bathroom is a little... What is it...Sorry.No, no way.N-Nothing!EhhhThis is the first time anyone's ever said that to me.Sure.That sort of misunderstanding is rude to Oki.I guess.Oki, you're pretty close with Ikeuchi, huh.No, you're close. Are you going out?You have a different hairstyle, so I wasn't sure.That was close.Now I understand how you feel.Oki is really glaring at me.Probably.So, are you going to go?Sanada-san was saying earlier how you were cool.Mmmm....If you don't like her...Then... That's it.OkiSanada-san is calling you.Sanada-san, you're overthinking it.I mean, I...Really?Umm, can I say something strange?Really?Ah, Oki.No way!...Somehow, when I'm with you, I guess I feel relaxed.Umm, if it's all right with you, can you please listen to my story this time?Looking at Kuroda-kun.I told you, I have no interest in going out with him.I would be disgusted by that.I, too... Have someone I love.But it kinda seems like Oki likes you.Ikeuchi, you really are close with Oki, huh.No, you're close.Huh?I'm not.A slender beautiful girl...Ikeuchi-kun!If you're not, then I'll tell Sanada-san that you're not.I don't think that Oki thinks anything of me.AhI heard Ikeuchi-kun's name!Would the 2 of them go out?Sanada-san.Kuroda, you're pretty persistent. I'm not...Ok.Huh...? That's not true.When Ikeuchi-kun is talking with me, he doesn't look like he's enjoying it very much...What are you talking about?I said it's nothing. Right, Oki!Likes Ikeuchi-kun......Then, if Ikeuchi-kun also falls in love with Sanada-san...No......She looked like she was taking this very seriously.But... It's bothering me...Y-Yeah.I'm not suitable...I just thought you might be watering again.You should roll up your sleeves. Otherwise they'll get dirty.Sorry.No, I told you, I don't like Sanada-san.I can't, no way!I don't know why.I got it.Ikeuchi-kun?But go ahead.I'm happy that you're able to talk to me about this.But I thought it would be impossible for me.You don't look happy one bit.Eh...We're not just watering?...Ikeuchi-kun, if Sanada-san confessed to you,A love story...I won't know if you should or not until I hear it...Ever since I entered this school,Umm, if you are going out with him, tell me, ok...Sanada? Why?Should I tell you?I kind of realized it. You're always looking.I don't mind if you're disgusted at it.This is a normal love discussion....Really? Even though I'm almost about to cry.Ah, so it is you.Sanada-san, who's popular and kind to everyone...It's true that I'm unsociable, and don't have big round eyes.Yeah, but, somehow......No, it's not...Speaking of love, do you really....I love her...Why are you so stubborn in asking me?...But when I found out earlier that you don't have any interest in going out with Sanada-san, I was really relieved.And it won't be just that. It'll definitely get spread around the class and the school, and you'll be shunned by all of the students.That you've never been able to until now.I'm the same.You're my best friend.If you move, it'll go inside your clothes.Kuroda...About who loves who and who's going out with who,In that case,A girl.You're exaggerating.Any guy could have removed such a small bug.What? Is it a pretty serious story?It's a love story?Why?I don't want to say something weird,How unfair of you.No one will be happy like this.What about you?Hey, don't cry.So I understand your feelings quite well.I love Sanada-san...Sanada-san might really love you, but...But I don't have any intention at all of telling Kuroda.I don't mind if you're disgusted at it, but don't tell Kuroda.Why would I be disgusted by you?Ah, really?When everyone is talkingI couldn't discuss it with anyone.I do... But I can't.I can't join in.Is you.So,Ah... ok.But I thought it would be niceYou said that you've never talked about this before.If I could talk to someone about this.And have Sanada-san hate me.Aren't you the one who Kuroda loves?We're all idiots.I'm glad.Even though I don't look it...I'm glad I could become friends with you.In the spring of that year,I got myself a best friend.Do you want to say something to Sanada?Friends?From the start, it's something I mustn't say...We're friends, right?Ikeuchi-kun, you're not a friend.One who has the same secret as me.Yes, can you help out?And...it'd be a bother even to her - Sanada-san.There was someone saying that they saw you and Oki watering the plants and being really friendly.ContinuedEither way, you're part of the go-home club, right?Eeeh~Are you serious?Uwahh, I hate that. I didn't even notice it. Thanks.Really, really...I also doubt that it's a good idea to make her expect something in a odd manner.Sorry, but can you please make up some suitable excuse and decline for me?With Ikeuchi-kun? Nope.But if they realize it, they'll pull away from you.It's on your neck....Also, the one who Sanada-san lovesEven though you hate bugs, you can still do things like watering well.Huh? That's not true, right?Yeah. Also,Even though my arms are thick?